Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

131,267

0.536% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0.629% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

30.3%

3.73% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$38,348

6.63% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$127,600

5.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,663

3.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA had a population of 131k people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $38,348. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA declined from 131,975 to 131,267, a −0.536% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,962 to $38,348, a 6.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (79%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), and White (Hispanic) (1.12%).

10.7% of the households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA are Saint Joseph's University (2,392 degrees awarded in 2021), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (862 degrees), and Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was $127,600, and the homeownership rate was 46.7%.

Most people in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33 minutes. The average car ownership in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was 1 car per household.

Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA borders King of Prussia & Ardmore (East) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Northwest) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Central) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Center City) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Southwest) PUMA, PA, Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, and Yeadon, Darby, Lansdowne Boroughs & Drexel Hill PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 131k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.32% of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (12.2k people).

In 2021, there were 7.41 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.98k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA are Spanish (2,861 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,694 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,585 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,239

Women

54.3%

60,026

Men

45.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 131,265 inhabitants, with 45.7% men, and 54.3% women.

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Citizenship

95%

2021 Citizenship

94.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95% of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 3.16k
White (Non-Hispanic)
14k ± 941
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.98k ± 641

3.16%

Hispanic Population

4.15k people

3.16% of the people in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA are hispanic (4.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
1,529 ± 954 people
China
1,216 ± 852 people
Haiti
810 ± 697 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was Jamaica, the natal country of 1,529 Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA residents, followed by China with 1,216 and Haiti with 810.

Foreign-Born Population

9.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

9.15%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

As of 2021, 9.32% of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA residents (12.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was 9.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,861 households (2.32%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,694 households (1.37%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,585 households (1.29%)

10.7% of the households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 2.32% of the households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,396 ± 258
Gulf War (2001-)
633 ± 217
Gulf War (1990s)
321 ± 138

Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA employs 50.7k people. The largest industries in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,467 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,382 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,333 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($94,858), Computer Systems Design ($74,789), and Management of companies & enterprises ($74,262).

Males in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,008. The income inequality in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,434

Women

57.9%

20,695

Men

42.1%

The workforce of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 49,129 people, with 57.9% woman, and 42.1% men.

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Occupations

50.7k

2021 Value

3.12%

1 Year growth

± 3.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 3.12%, from 49.1k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA, are Nursing assistants (2,020 people), Personal care aides (1,670 people), and Customer service representatives (1,479 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.7k

2021 Value

3.12%

1 Year growth

± 3.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 3.12%, from 49.1k employees to 50.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,467 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,382 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,333 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,758

Median earning men ± $3,445

$32,902

Median earning women ± $1,868

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,788), Information ($57,264), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,513).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,586), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,136), and Information ($41,613).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA awarded 3,279 degrees. The student population of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,060 male students and 5,583 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA are White (2,161 and 68.3%), followed by Black or African American (300 and 9.48%), Unknown (200 and 6.32%), and Two or More Races (175 and 5.53%).

The largest universities in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Saint Joseph's University (2,392 and 72.9%), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (862 and 26.3%), and Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia (25 and 0.762%).

The most popular majors in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA are Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (398 and 12.1%), Management Science (264 and 8.05%), and General Finance (158 and 4.82%).

The median tuition cost in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA for private four year colleges is $28,793.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,643 (42.1% men and 57.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,643 students enrolled in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,112 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
112 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
110 degree-majors awarded
Special Products Marketing Operations
115 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was General Finance with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Saint Joseph's University
2,392 degrees awarded
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
862 degrees awarded
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Saint Joseph's University with 2,392 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,301 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA, which is 0.658 times less than the 1,978 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,161 degrees mean that there were 7.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 300 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,793) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($905) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.921% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.602% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.7k), Some college (29.6k), and Bachelors Degree (14.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was $127,600 in 2021, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $120,700 to $127,600, a 5.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA is 46.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 33 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA is $38,348. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$127,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,498

$24,437

Median Property Taxes

±$1,416

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.7%

Homeownership

2021

59.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.7% of the housing units in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$38,348

Median Household Income

± $2,318

52.3k

Number of Households

± 2,162

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.3k households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA grew to $38,348 from the previous year's value of $35,962.

The following chart displays the households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2021 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA

0.406

2020 Wage GINI in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.74% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (45.2%)
Public Transit (29.6%)
Worked At Home (8.75%)

In 2021, 45.2% of workers in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (29.6%) and those who worked at home (8.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (33 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.68% of the workforce in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA (37.4k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA is Black, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 31.8% on Medicaid, 8.73% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.598% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1222 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

1,222 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,222 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,235 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 28.5% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.97%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

31.8%

Medicaid

8.73%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.598%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA declined by 5.1% from 6.29% to 5.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Philadelphia City (West) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.